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Resolution No. PC-2019-05 Page Four compatible with the existing residence and neighborhood. As such, the Commission concludes that this finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design or the proposed development plan. The Planning Commission finds subject site has adequate turn-around area to serve fire trucks which, as conditioned, must be maintained. The new home will be equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers. In addition, the proposed home will be required to meet the requirements of applicable City and State codes. As such, the Commission concludes that this finding can be made. 7. Whether the proposed development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD district. The Planning Commission finds the proposed development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD district including to allow residential uses on the lots. In addition, the intent is to maintain adequate light, air, privacy, and separation between dwellings and requires specific landscape, fencing, lighting, and other design requirements unique to the district. The project will help implement the intent of the district through large setbacks, extensive landscaping, and context sensitive building and site design. As such, the Commission concludes that this finding can be made. Section 2: The Planning Commission hereby recommends the City Council approve the application for PUD development plan, PUD-131 as reflected in the plans dated January 18, 2019 to construct a new approximately 5,059-square-foot single-family residence with an approximately 939-square-foot attached garage and convert the existing 1 ,016-square-foot residence to an Accessory Dwelling unit located at 481 Sycamore Road, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 1, attached hereto and incorporated into this resolution by reference. Section 3: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. itable for the proposed residence. In addition, the flood hazard maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicate that the subject property is not located in a flood hazard zone. Finally, dust suppression measures will be required as a Condition of Approval. As such, the Commission concludes that this finding can be made. 5. Whether streets, buildings, and other manmade structures have been designed and located in such a manner to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The proposed project does not include the extension of any new public streets. The subject lot is relatively flat and thus the proposed residence does not require extensive grading and does not contrast the natural terrain. The Planning Commission finds the proposal is sensitive to existing landscaping, maintaining a majority of the mature vegetation on-site. While a new second-story residence is proposed, given the proposed home's large setbacks, extensive landscaping, and articulated building design the additional height is largely mitigated and the scale is appropriate. The architectural style and detailing of the proposed residence is Planning Commission Page 7 of 8